fudge

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

A mnemonic used in music to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef (E, G, B, D, and F), in order from lowest to highest. If you're having trouble remembering the notes during the quiz, just remember that Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge!
See also: boy, Deserve, every, fudge, good

fudge factor

Room for error or mistakes. I'm not very good at math, so I always leave a fudge factor when I'm tallying up my expenditures for the month.
See also: factor, fudge

fudge packer

offensive slang A derogatory term for a homosexual male.
See also: fudge

fudge the issue

To dodge or avoid doing something. The phrase often has a connotation of deceit. The finance department is fudging the issue for now, but once news reaches the CEO, they will have to admit whatever they did to make these figures so impressive. I know you didn't do any of the chores I assigned you, and you can't fudge the issue any longer!
See also: fudge, issue

oh fudge

A mild exclamation of disappointment or annoyance. Oh fudge, I messed up this drawing already. Did I forget to leave you the key? Oh fudge.
See also: fudge, oh

pack fudge

vulgar slang To have anal sex.
See also: fudge, pack

what the fudge

slang "Fudge" is used as a euphemistic substitution for the expletive "fuck."
1. An exclamation of shock, surprise, or disbelief. A: "What the fudge was that noise?" B: "Relax, scaredy-cat. It's just the sound of the heating system turning on." A: "It looks like your account is in arrears." B: "What the fudge? That can't be right!"
2. Used to express extreme anger or indignation. What the fudge is my ex-boyfriend doing here? I can't believe she just said that to me! What the fudge!
3. Why not? An aside used to emphasize one's nonchalance toward something. A: "Do you want to skip school and go the beach instead?" B: "Sure, what the fudge?"
See also: fudge, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fudge factor

Fig. a margin of error. I never use a fudge factor. I measure correctly, and I cut the material exactly the way I measured it. I built in a fudge factor of three percent.
See also: factor, fudge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fudge factor

a figure which is included in a calculation in order to account for some unquantified but significant phenomenon or to ensure a desired result.
Fudge, apparently originating in the mid 18th century as an exclamation of disgust or irritation, later acquired a specific verbal sense in printers' jargon, meaning to ‘do work imperfectly or as best you can with the materials available’.
See also: factor, fudge
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

fudge

(fədʒ)
1. in. to cheat; to deceive (someone). (Disguise of fuck.) Bill, you’re fudging. Wait till the starting gun fires.
2. n. nonsense; deception. I’ve heard enough of your fudge. Let’s get honest, okay?

fudge factor

n. a margin of error. I never use a fudge factor. I measure correctly, and I cut the material exactly the way I measured it.
See also: factor, fudge
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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TO DECORATE selection of chocolate buttons, hundreds and thousands, mini fudge pieces or chopped peppermint candy canes
Caption: At any one time, the fudge department at Andy's Ace Hardware may have 25 different flavors of fudge.
releases a brand-new fudge flavor every month for its retailers to make for their consumers.
As a result of unusual circumstances, what started out as a specialty store has morphed into a distributor of fudge to local Wal-Mart stores.
Here's Hershey's foolproof dark chocolate fudge, which I've tweaked to include one of my favorite ingredients-maraschino cherries.
INGREDIENTS: 1 large ripe banana 1 tbsp skimmed milk 70ml Flora Cuisine 95g self-raising flour 90g soft brown sugar pinch of salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 large egg, beaten 3 chocolate fudge bars 50g dried banana chips, broken in half (reserve a few whole ones for decoration) 50g dark chocolate, broken into pieces, for decoration METHOD: Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3/ 170degC/150degC fan.
It shouldn't surprise you that a place called SARASOTA FUDGE FACTORY has the most extensive selection in town; from classic chocolate and vanilla to flavors like s'mores and Key lime, there's something for every palate.
Drinking Fudge is added to hot, frothed milk to create an indulgent hot drink, or to cold milk for the base of a delicious milkshake or frappe.
ICK up a free fudge treat at Fudge Kitchen's pop-up shop in Selfridges!
Fudge, Thomas A., The Memory and Motivation of Jan Hus, Medieval Priest and Martyr (Europa Sacra, 11), Turnhout, Brepols, 2013; hardback; pp.